2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 685 - Naturopathic Physicians
Section 685.060 - Minimum educational requirements for license; rules.


(a) At least two years’ satisfactory liberal arts and sciences study, or either, in a college or university accredited by either the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or its successor, or a like regional association or in a college or university in Oregon approved for granting degrees by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission as evidenced by certificate or transcript of credits from the college or university; and
(b) Graduation from an accredited naturopathic school or college.
(2)(a) The areas of study required of an applicant for a license to practice naturopathic medicine in this state include basic sciences, clinical sciences and any naturopathic subjects specified by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine by rule.
(b) The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine may not include major surgery as a required area of study under paragraph (a) of this subsection. [Amended by 1953 c.557 §4; 1969 c.381 §5; 1985 c.624 §5; 1989 c.575 §2; 1997 c.652 §42; 2003 c.154 §2; 2007 c.327 §1; 2009 c.43 §13; 2011 c.637 §287; 2013 c.1 §88; 2013 c.747 §175]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 17 - Occupations

Chapter 685 - Naturopathic Physicians

Section 685.010 - Definitions.

Section 685.020 - License required to practice naturopathic medicine; use of certain titles and abbreviations; license exemption for students.

Section 685.030 - Application of chapter.

Section 685.060 - Minimum educational requirements for license; rules.

Section 685.080 - Examination and reexamination of applicants; rules; issuing license.

Section 685.091 - Exemption from licensure requirement.

Section 685.100 - License certificate; renewal of license; rules; fees; inactive license.

Section 685.102 - Continuing education required; exemptions; rules.

Section 685.104 - Effect of failure to comply with ORS 685.102; fees; reissuance of registration.

Section 685.106 - Approval of continuing education programs.

Section 685.110 - Grounds for discipline; penalties.

Section 685.115 - Confidential information; liability of person providing information.

Section 685.125 - Discipline procedure; rules.

Section 685.135 - Certificate of special competency in natural childbirth; rules; fee.

Section 685.145 - Council on Naturopathic Physicians Formulary; members; duties; compensation and expenses; rules.

Section 685.160 - Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

Section 685.195 - Authority of Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine to require fingerprints.

Section 685.210 - Enforcement; jurisdiction.

Section 685.220 - Report of suspected violation; confidentiality of violation report information; liability of supplier.

Section 685.225 - Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas.

Section 685.990 - Penalties.